July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Minutemen get nice win in final home game on Senior Day
Five Lexington Senior Baseball players, ended their home career in style, as they got a nice 3 to 0 win over Crest Ridge, in front of a large enthusiastic crowd on Senior Day, a week ago Tuesday at Lexington Community Park Hunter Meyer who pitched this game for Lexington, definitely made the most of the final home game of his high school career, as he gave up a single to the Crest Ridge leadoff hitter, but that was the only hit of the contest for the visitors, as Meyer hurled a complete game one hit shut out.
Minutemen fall in late innings to Plattsburg
In as good of a pitchers duel as you could see, the Plattsburg Tigers broke loose in the final two innings to beat the Lexington Minutemen 6 to 0 in a game a week ago Monday at Lexington Community Park.
State Track Meet information
The Class 1, 2 and 3 State Track and Field meet will be held this coming Friday and Saturday at Pete Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School, located at 609 Union Street in Jeff City. Following is a schedule of the event starting times for each of the races that Lexington runners will be participating in: Friday, May 22 1:15 pm Girls 1600 Meter Run: ( Ellie Lichte, Phoebe Engelbrecht, Addison Smith) 4:00 pm
Soendker receives James Cado Scholarship
The 2026 James Cado Scholarship has been awarded to Lexington High School senior Conner Soendker. He is the son of Kirk and Jennifer Soendker.
Viebrock scholarship winners
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Arnold Viebrock Memorial Scholarship. Receiving the scholarships were Lexington High School seniors Kathryn Carter and Elizabeth Hager.
Homfeld Scholarship winners
The recipients of the 2026 Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship have been announced.
Truman, the warrior comes home – part 3
Soldiers throughout history have struggled returning home from combat.
Marsha Corbin receives LCBA Citizen of the Quarter Award
Marsha Corbin received the Citizen of the Quarter (Above and Beyond) Award during last Thursday night’s meeting of the Lexington Community Betterment Association.
History of Hoflander Ford, Inc.
Harold and Kathryn Hoflander, while residing in Boonville, MO, purchased the majority shares of the Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership located at 1807 Main, Higginsville, MO, on July 15, 1982, from Charles and Mary Frasier. Harold and Kathryn purchased the remaining shares from minority stockholder, Herman Simmons, on Aug. 8, 1988.